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Last updated: 10/10/2025

Penni Askew
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Pronouns (select all that apply):	She/Her
Gender:	Female
Race and/or Ethnicity (select all that apply):	White
Are you a member of the LGBTQIA+ community?:	No
Do you identify as a person with a disability?:	Yes
If you identify as a person with a disability, what is your disability? (Select all that apply.):	Neurodivergent
Highest degree or level of education you have completed:	Bachelor's degree
Are you a veteran?:	No

Professional Information
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Do you use Artificial Intelligence? :	No
Experience Level :	Mid
First Time Author Friendly :	Yes
In-House Publishing Experience:	No
Availability :	Currently Booking
Business Email:	penni@wordsummitediting.com
Business Name:	Word Summit Editing LLC
Years in Editorial Field:	10
Years as Editorial Freelancer:	8
Member Directory Bio:	I am a fiction and narrative nonfiction editor, editing over 100 books since 2017. My favorite genres are romance, fantasy, and mystery. I earned my certificate in copyediting from UCSDExtended Studies. For romance, I work on all stages of editing; for other genre fiction and narrative nonfiction, I work on line edits and copyedits. I am a member of the EFA, ACES, and PEN.I see my job as being a partner, coach, and cheerleader to the author, helping them make their voice shine and helping them bring the best story possible to their readers.I am active in my local editing community and I pursue professional development by attending webinars, classes, and conferences. I live in North Texas and enjoy knitting while listening to audiobooks and podcasts.
Skills:	Copyediting, Developmental/Substantive editing, Line editing, Manuscript evaluation
Fiction Genres:	Fantasy, General Fiction, General Fiction , Magical Realism, Mystery, Mystery/Thriller, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Romantasy, Speculative Fiction, Thriller/Suspense, Westerns, Women’s
Document Types :	Novels, Short stories
Audience Types:	Adult, College, High school, Young adult
Editing Languages:	English
Editorial Styles:	Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)
Software:	Excel, Google Docs, Google Forms, PowerPoint, Word
Do you edit explicit / graphic content?:	Yes

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